OVERVIEW

In the year 4 BC, Israel is under the colonial rule of the Roman Empire. An unexpected visit from Roman soldiers causes pandemonium in the small town of Bethlehem. The citizens are awaiting the coming of the Messiah who will deliver them from tyranny.

Joseph and a pregnant Mary arrive in Bethlehem, and Mary immediately goes into labor. Joseph desperately searches for a place to stay, but no one opens their doors to them, leaving the two without a room. Meanwhile, John and Philip, shepherd boys, are on the plain, sleeping with their herd of sheep. Suddenly, a huge star appears in the sky and shines down on them…

Sam Fischer

Gracias Choir

James Woo, Hyemi Choi, Daniel Shin

Derell E. Jones, Philip Park, Paul Lee

Musto Pelinkovicci, David Park

Antonio Garcia

MEET THE CHARACTERS

MARY

JOSEPH

HEROD

ASHER

NATHAN

JOHN

MARY'S ARIA

Lord Lord Jesus laid in a amanager so cold sent to forgive us on this earth for all of our sins, Jesus for unto us the Savior is born our prince of Peace

NOEL

And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night Noel, noel, noel, noel Born is the King of Israel

No Room

Nowhere to lay His head Stable so cold and dark for Baby Christ Birthplace for Christ our Lord Today He is seeking a place in your heart, Will you still say to Him “No room”

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, Emmanuel O ra nsom captive I srael That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice Rejoice Emmanuel

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TESTIMONIAL

“Who is Joanna? I’d love to meet her.”

During the autumn of 2013, the Miami division of the Christmas Cantata received a phone call.

Rose MacFarllane, a woman in her 50s had called after receiving the letter and tickets to the Cantata, hand delivered by our team.

“People usually don’t come around this neighborhood because it’s so dangerous. People don’t even know who their neighbors are. Often times the post service will just pass by us… Yet who are you, that you have delivered this letter to me?”

The elderly lady, who couldn’t move about freely, came to the performance with her family. Then she met Joanna in person and shed tears as they hugged.

“Never in my life have I seen such beautiful performance. This is best gift ever. I’ll make sure to come again next year.”

After that, she hasn’t stopped sharing the joy she received through the Cantata to the people around her.